Armada Technologies
Pro900 LOCATOR USER GUIDE
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Also note, when the user is within 20 to 25 feet of the transmitter, you
cannot trace a cable because the signal from the case itself will
overpower the induced cable signal. The user will always hear the
transmitter signal within 20 feet of the transmitter case.
The Broadcast mode does not have a power output adjustment on the
transmitter. In addition, remember that ALL conductors in the ground
that can pick up the signal will. Therefore, tracking is better in non-
congested areas.
It is important to understand the uses and limitations of Broadcast Mode
when compared to direct connection with the alligator clips.
Inductive Clamp Mode
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To use the IC2 clamp, plug the clamp into
the clamp receptacle on the Pro900 transmitter and place the transmitter
in the
“Broadcast or Clamp” mode. Clamp the IC2 around the cable or
pipe to be traced. Please note, the clamp must be placed between
grounding points on each end of the cable and the cable must be
grounded on both ends for the clamp to work. The clamp induces
current onto the cable and the current will not flow if the cable isn’t
grounded on both ends.
You can increase the effectiveness of the clamp by wrapping the wire
around the clamp as many times as possible. Like a transformer, the
more wraps, the more power.
Tracing Live Electrical Lines using Passive Mode -
The Pro900
receiver has the capability of detecting live electrical AC lines in the
ground without connecting to them. This is known as Passive AC mode.
In passive mode, no transmitter is used.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONNECT THE ALLIGATOR LEADS OR ANY
OTHER Pro900 COMPONENT TO LIVE ELECTRICAL LINES.
DEATH OR INJURY COULD OCCUR
.
To use the passive mode, turn on the Pro900 wand and select the
Passive AC mode using the control panel. This switches the receiver
into an unfiltered mode that detects the electrical field generated by
